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Michael
Bird

Trial Attorney

Education

  • University of Florida, Bachelors in Finance, 2005
  • University of Florida, JD, 2008

Meet Michael Bird

Michael Bird was raised in Brevard County, Florida. He graduated with honors from the University of Florida with a degree in Finance in 2005. He then remained in Gainesville to attend the University of Florida College of Law. He earned his Juris Doctorate in 2008, again graduating with honors. During law school he was a member of the University of Florida Law Review.

During law school, Mr. Bird was recruited by and accepted a job with one of the largest firms in the state of Florida. He began his legal career at Banker Lopez Gassler in the firms' General Trial department in 2008. He gained valuable trial experience in this position, and by age 30 became Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Florida Bar. This is a very prestigious recognition earned by less than 2% of all Florida attorneys. Mr. Bird is proud to bring this experience to work for individuals and families who have been injured as a result of another's negligence.

He is married and the proud father of two young children.

Practice Areas

Locations

Bar Admissions

  • Florida Bar

Recent Wins

Case NameThomas, Matthew vs. Pie R Round LLC d/b/a Cici's PizzaJessica Labossiere v. Brian Zupet & Allegion Access Technologies, LLCWhitmore, Cosette vs. Hillsborough CountyCruz III, Victor v. Charles CarneiroStark vs. Stoneybrook at Venice Community Association, Inc.Molinaro v. KeeleyWilliam Richardson and Sarah Richardson vs. Richard SenkerTampa VerdictVeronda Gentry v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance CompanyDiane Wheeler v. Detwiler's Farm Market, Inc.
Result$5,300,000$3,469,553$2,212,439$1,127,151$1,000,000$1,000,000$650,000$380,000$300,001$205,000
Practice AreaSlip and FallCar AccidentSlip and FallCar AccidentSlip and FallSlip and FallCar AccidentSlip and FallCar AccidentSlip and Fall
Year2022202320222024202020202022202120172023
Case NameResultsPractice AreaYear
Thomas, Matthew vs. Pie R Round LLC d/b/a Cici's Pizza$5,300,000Slip and Fall2022
Jessica Labossiere v. Brian Zupet & Allegion Access Technologies, LLC$3,469,553Car Accident2023
Whitmore, Cosette vs. Hillsborough County$2,212,439Slip and Fall2022
Cruz III, Victor v. Charles Carneiro$1,127,151Car Accident2024
Stark vs. Stoneybrook at Venice Community Association, Inc.$1,000,000Slip and Fall2020
Molinaro v. Keeley$1,000,000Slip and Fall2020
William Richardson and Sarah Richardson vs. Richard Senker$650,000Car Accident2022
Tampa Verdict$380,000Slip and Fall2021
Veronda Gentry v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company$300,001Car Accident2017
Diane Wheeler v. Detwiler's Farm Market, Inc.$205,000Slip and Fall2023

Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances.

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Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances.